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How AI chatbots are rewriting human connection
By Tracy Marie Wamarema
Human relationships rely on emotional vulnerability as a catalyst for deep, lasting connections. When this vulnerability is instead shared with a...
Destination spotlight: Kenya’s wildlife, coast and culture
By Tracy Marie Wamarema
Kenya is best known for its wildlife and world-class runners, but the country’s appeal extends beyond the safaris. From vibrant cities...
Earth Tones and Ancient Trails: Discovering the Textures of UAE Mountains Rugged Peaks Offer...
By Sarah Ali
The air in the United Arab Emirates’ mountains carries the scent of sun-baked limestone and the herbal musk of the isbaq plant....
Wadi Aya: The Canyon Where Adventure Takes Over
By Layan Ghanayem
I remember standing at the edge of the cliff, staring down at the water below, trying to convince myself to jump. Before...
The Life Inside the Scroll and the Life Outside
By Layan Ghanayem
Karina Al Deek sat cross-legged in her chair, her phone resting in one hand as her thumb moved quickly across the screen....
Different Spaces, Same Goal: Academic Success
By Reema El Atawi
The sound of a coffee machine hisses in the background. Conversations overlap. Chairs scrape lightly against the floor. In the middle...
Heard It, Saved It: How TikTok Songs Take Over Your Playlist
By Leen Hamati
A 15-second video, a dance or a joke, plays on loop. Beneath it, a song sticks with you, catchy enough to stay...
The Major I Never Wanted
By Rama Al Mekhlafi
Mera Jalal remembers staring at her laptop screen long after midnight, lines of code blurring together as exhaustion took over. What...
More Than Memories: Why We Feel the Need to Document Our Lives
By Morooj Al-Attas
In an alleyway behind Al-Azhar Mosque, tucked at the back of a Mamluk building filled with jewel-colored books, Ahmed Abdelzaher presses his...
